thanks for all of the replies. I downloaded GRML, and I will try it out more in-depth soon. I just need something which I can use to work on Windows or Linux computer systems (more often Windows based systems). One example would be that of backing up data on a system with a broken Windows installation or doing something like virus scanning or password restoration GRML seems like it would be a great candidate. On 01/17/2012 08:54 AM, John Heim wrote: > I recently wrote a wiki entry on how to use the accessibility features > of the latest grml release. You can find it here: > http://wiki.iavit.org/index.php/Accessing_grml > > I would also recommend that you check out vinux. Grml is a live CD > designed to be used for rescuing computers. Vinux is a ubuntu fork > with speech enabled by default. They're not really competitors. > > PS: The wiki in the URL above is for the International Association of > Visually Impaired Technologists. If you want to give something back to > the blind community, consider writing some wiki entries and sharing > your knowledge. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert cole" <rkcole72984 at gmail.com> > To: "Speakup List" <Speakup at braille.uwo.ca> > Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 3:31 PM > Subject: Speakup enabled Distros for Blind Technicians > > >> Hello, everyone. >> >> I do a lot of PC repair work for different people (friends, family, >> etc), and I was wondering if there are any live Linux distributions >> which are Speakup-enabled that would aid me in this task. The only >> one that comes to mind right now is ADRIANE Knoppix, but I believe it >> makes use of Orca. >> >> I don't really need a GUI, although it can be helpful at times, but I >> am just curious to see if there is anyone else on the list who knows >> of any distros for this sort of task that could be run from a CD or >> USB key that have Speakup readily available. >> >> I am still a bit new to screen reading software, but it is sure >> making my life much easier. What little vision I have seems to get >> much more easily strained nowadays. >> >> Thanks for any input. >> _______________________________________________ >> Speakup mailing list >> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
